What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeper position at Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Housekeeping Functions
Clean and disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or sterilization procedures as directed.
Monitor environment for potential hazards in the course of performing routine housekeeping tasks.
Prioritize housekeeping requests involving safety issues and/or time sensitive projects including pre-
arrival room checks for new admissions, spilled beverages, etc.
Clean vacant rooms as assigned; document cleaning and sanitization services per facility policies.
Ensure proper disposal of infectious waste(s) into appropriate containers as required by state/federal
regulations and the facility infection prevention plan.
Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner; service
routinely and when necessary to keep containers from overflowing.
Clean and disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or sterilization procedures as directed.
Monitor environment for potential hazards in the course of performing routine housekeeping tasks.
Prioritize housekeeping requests involving safety issues and/or time sensitive projects including pre-
arrival room checks for new admissions, spilled beverages, etc.
Clean vacant rooms as assigned; document cleaning and sanitization services per facility policies.
Ensure proper disposal of infectious waste(s) into appropriate containers as required by state/federal
regulations and the facility infection prevention plan.
Discard waste/trash into proper containers and reline trash receptacle with plastic liner; service
routinely and when necessary to keep containers from overflowing.
